Stranahan's 11 Year Bottled-In-Bond 250th Anniversary Edition American Single Malt Whiskey

Stranahan's 11 Year Bottled-In-Bond 250th Anniversary Edition American Single Malt Whiskey

American Single Malt Whiskey | 50% ABV | 100 Proof | 750mL | Denver, Colorado, USA | 11 Years Old | Bottled-in-Bond | 100% Malted Barley | Limited Release

Process & Profile

Stranahan's 11 Year Bottled-In-Bond 250th Anniversary Edition American Single Malt Whiskey is the distillery’s first-ever Bottled-in-Bond release and the oldest Colorado Bottled-in-Bond whiskey released to date. Created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States and 150th anniversary of Colorado, this limited release brings together American single malt character, extended maturation, and the strict production standards of the Bottled-in-Bond designation.

Made entirely from 100% malted barley, the whiskey was distilled at Stranahan’s during a single distillation season from January through June 2015. It then matured for 11 years in new American white oak barrels with a level 3 char inside a federally bonded warehouse in Denver.

After maturation, the whiskey was cut to exactly 100 proof using Rocky Mountain water from Eldorado Springs. The result is a full-bodied American single malt with layers of baked orchard fruit, caramel, dark chocolate, molasses, charred oak, and warming spice.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Candied apples, baked orchard fruit, pipe tobacco, oiled leather, clove, and torched sugar.

• Palate: Velvety caramel, cracked pepper, dark chocolate, molasses, and charred oak spice.

• Finish: Long and silky with lingering oak, cocoa nib, and an earthy touch of spearmint.

What Makes It Special

• Stranahan’s first-ever Bottled-in-Bond whiskey.

• Recognized by the distillery as the oldest Colorado Bottled-in-Bond whiskey released to date.

• Aged for 11 years, substantially longer than the four-year minimum required for Bottled-in-Bond whiskey.

• Distilled entirely from 100% malted barley during one distillation season from January through June 2015.

• Matured in new American white oak barrels with a level 3 char inside a federally bonded Denver warehouse.

• Bottled at exactly 50% ABV (100 proof) using Rocky Mountain water from Eldorado Springs.

• A limited commemorative release honoring America’s 250th anniversary and Colorado’s 150th anniversary.

• Combines the fruit-forward richness of American single malt with caramel, chocolate, molasses, oak, and peppery spice.

How to Enjoy

Stranahan's 11 Year Bottled-In-Bond 250th Anniversary Edition American Single Malt Whiskey is best explored neat in a whiskey or Glencairn glass. Allowing it to rest for several minutes helps reveal its candied fruit, tobacco, leather, caramel, and dark chocolate characteristics.

A few drops of water can soften the 100-proof intensity and bring additional orchard fruit and oak spice forward. It can also be served over a large ice cube or used in a spirit-forward Old Fashioned or Manhattan, though its age and limited-release status make it especially rewarding as a slow sipping whiskey.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Stranahan's 11 Year Bottled-In-Bond 250th Anniversary Edition American Single Malt Whiskey?
   Stranahan's 11 Year Bottled-In-Bond 250th Anniversary Edition American Single Malt Whiskey is an 11-year-old, 100-proof American single malt made from 100% malted barley. It is Stranahan’s first Bottled-in-Bond release and commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States and 150th anniversary of Colorado.

2. What makes Stranahan's 11 Year Bottled-In-Bond 250th Anniversary Edition American Single Malt Whiskey Bottled-in-Bond?
   It was distilled by one distiller at one distillery during a single distillation season, aged in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof. Its 11-year maturation also exceeds the four-year minimum required for Bottled-in-Bond whiskey.

3. How old is Stranahan's 11 Year Bottled-In-Bond 250th Anniversary Edition American Single Malt Whiskey?
   Stranahan's 11 Year Bottled-In-Bond 250th Anniversary Edition American Single Malt Whiskey was matured for 11 years in new American white oak barrels with a level 3 char.

4. What does Stranahan's 11 Year Bottled-In-Bond 250th Anniversary Edition American Single Malt Whiskey taste like?
   It offers candied apple, baked orchard fruit, caramel, cracked pepper, dark chocolate, molasses, charred oak, cocoa nib, and earthy spearmint, followed by a long and silky finish.

5. Where can I buy Stranahan's 11 Year Bottled-In-Bond 250th Anniversary Edition American Single Malt Whiskey?
   Stranahan's 11 Year Bottled-In-Bond 250th Anniversary Edition American Single Malt Whiskey 750mL is available directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for limited-edition American whiskey and collectible single malt releases.